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C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

Panikstampede
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
Das laute Geräusch verursachte eine Stampede in der Menge.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoistisch
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Er war zu egoistisch, um sein Essen mit anderen zu teilen.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

buchstabieren
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Kannst du deinen Namen für mich buchstabieren?
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

Sommer
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
Wir lieben es, im Sommer zum Strand zu gehen.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

spinne
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
Die Spinne fing eine Fliege in ihrem Netz.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

verschieden
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Kleidung und verschiedene Artikel.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

verstreut; zerstreut;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Es werden den ganzen Tag verstreute Regenschauer erwartet.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

schwan
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
Der elegante Schwan glitt lautlos über das Wasser.
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

schmoren
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
Das Feuer schmorte stundenlang, bevor es erlosch.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

verdächtigen
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
Ich vermute, dass er über seinen Aufenthaltsort lügt.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

stereotyp
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Seine stereotypen Witze konnten das Publikum nicht beeindrucken.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotisch
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
Die Beziehung zwischen der Biene und der Blume ist symbiotisch.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

Stimulans
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Kaffee ist ein häufiges Stimulans, das den Menschen hilft, wach zu bleiben
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suizidal
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
Das rücksichtslose Fahren war selbstmörderisches Verhalten.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

weise; erfahren; klug; mit gutem urteil
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Der weise Rat des älteren Mannes half, das Problem zu lösen.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

Entweihung
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Diebstahl aus dem Tempel wurde als Akt der Entweihung betrachtet.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

Erklärung
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
Der CEO gab eine Erklärung zu den zukünftigen Plänen des Unternehmens ab.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

überlegen; besser als der Durchschnitt
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Dieses Produkt ist allen anderen auf dem Markt überlegen.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

Bodenmanagement
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Richtiges Bodenmanagement verbessert die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität auf lange Sicht.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

Magen
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Mein Magen tut weh, nachdem ich zu viel gegessen habe.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

Lehrplan
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Der Professor verteilte den Lehrplan am ersten Tag des Kurses.
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Sekunde
Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem zweiten Platz.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

billig, niederträchtig oder von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Er vermied den schäbigen Nachtclub in der Innenstadt.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

soziale Medien
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Soziale Medien verursachen oft Verzögerungen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

Umfrage, Befragung
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Sie führten eine Umfrage durch, um die Vorlieben der Kunden zu verstehen.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

sinken
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Nach dem Sturm begannen die Überschwemmungswässer zu sinken.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

super
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Sie hat einen super Job im Projekt gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

Stipendium
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Der Forschungsstudent erhält ein monatliches Stipendium für Lebenshaltungskosten.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

kleine Schüssel
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Sie servierte die Suppe in einer kleinen Schüssel.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

Wolkenkratzer
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Der neue Wolkenkratzer dominiert die Skyline der Stadt.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

Seepferdchen
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
Das Seepferdchen schwebte anmutig zwischen den Korallenriffen.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

Situation; Stand der Dinge
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Wir müssen die aktuelle Situation bewerten, bevor wir Entscheidungen treffen.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

Fremder
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nimm niemals Süßigkeiten von einem Fremden.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

Scad Fisch
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
Der Fischer fing einen Scad im Netz.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

keimen
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
Die Samen begannen nach ein paar Tagen Regen zu sprießen.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

mit Schere schneiden
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Der Schneider hat den Stoff ordentlich geschnitten.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

ersetzen
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Digitale Plattformen haben traditionelle Zeitungen ersetzt.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sicherheit
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Lebensmittelsicherheit ist entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

Schal
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Sie wickelte sich einen warmen Schal um ihren Hals bei kaltem Wetter.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Viele Bauern sind auf Subsistenzlandwirtschaft angewiesen.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

Stimulus
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
Helles Licht und laute Geräusche sind häufige Stimuli für Wachsamkeit.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

eng gedrängt
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Die Soldaten standen in eng gedrängten Reihen, bereit zur Inspektion.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

spekulieren / investieren
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Experten spekulieren, dass das Unternehmen auf neue Märkte expandieren könnte.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

Gipfel
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Der Gipfel behandelte dringende globale Themen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

strukturiert
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
Ein strukturierter Ausführungsplan ist entscheidend für den Erfolg.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

weise
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Seine weise Führung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Scheitern.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

Syndrom
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Das Down-Syndrom beeinflusst die körperliche und geistige Entwicklung einer Person.
A1 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪmz/

Sometimes

manchmal
Meaning
at times; occasionally; now and then
Example
Sometimes I go for a walk in the evening.
Manchmal gehe ich am Abend spazieren.
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

nachlässig
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
Der Bericht wurde nachlässig geschrieben, voller Fehler.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

unterdrücken
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
Er unterdrückte ein Lachen während des ernsten Treffens.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

angeblich
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
Die Geschichte stellte sich als angeblich heraus, ohne Beweise, die sie unterstützten.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

gelassen, emotionslos
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Trotz des Chaos um ihn blieb er ruhig und gefasst.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

schnell laufen
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Die Mäuse rannten schnell über den Küchenboden, als die Lichter angingen.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

retten
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
Sie haben es geschafft, einige Waren aus dem Feuer zu retten.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

Waffenträger
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
Der Waffenträger eskortierte das störende Mitglied aus dem Saal.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

Versand
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
Der Versand der Produkte wurde aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen verzögert.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

Haut abwerfen / Sumpfgebiet
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Die Schlange warf ihre alte Haut ab.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

Stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
Übermäßiger Stress kann zu Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

Selbstachtung
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
Sie weigerte sich, ihre Selbstachtung zu gefährden, indem sie ungerechte Behandlung akzeptierte.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

mit Seife bedeckt; schäumend
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Die Teller waren nach dem Spülen immer noch seifig.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

bald
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
Der Zug wird bald ankommen.
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

sozial
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
Sie hat eine sehr soziale Persönlichkeit und trifft gerne neue Leute.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

streng; hart
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Der Lehrer gab den Schülern eine strenge Warnung vor Schummeln.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

Schablone
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
Der Künstler benutzte eine Schablone, um identische Sterne an die Wand zu malen.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

unter intensiver Hitze leiden
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Wir begannen, in der Mittagshitze zu schwitzen.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

hemd
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
Er trug ein weißes Hemd ins Büro.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

würzig (salzig oder scharf)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Das Restaurant serviert eine Vielzahl von würzigen Gerichten.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

Sportler
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Er ist ein wahrer Sportler, immer fair und respektvoll gegenüber seinen Gegnern.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

Selbst
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
Sie hat ein starkes Selbstbewusstsein.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

überflüssig
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Seine Spende war überflüssig, weit mehr, als jemand erwartet hatte.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

souveränität
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
Souveränität ist entscheidend für die Identität einer Nation.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

Seher
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Der Seher sagte eine große Veränderung im Königreich voraus.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

sozioökonomischer Fortschritt
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
Sozioökonomischer Fortschritt hebt marginalisierte Gemeinschaften an.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

signale
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Signale aus dem tiefen Weltraum wurden letzte Woche detektiert.
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

Rohu Fisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
Rohu Fisch wird in bengalischen Haushalten häufig mit Gewürzen zubereitet.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

erheblich
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
Die neue Politik hat die Arbeitsbedingungen erheblich verbessert.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

irgendwann
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Irgendwann möchte ich die Welt bereisen.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

Spaced Repetition
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
Spaced Repetition hilft, langfristige Gedächtnisretention zu verbessern.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

Sänger
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
Der Sänger hat gestern Abend eine wunderschöne Darbietung beim Konzert gemacht.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

nachgeben
Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
Schließlich erlag er seiner Krankheit nach einem langen Kampf.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadisch
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Die Region erlebte sporadische Regenschauer während der ganzen Woche.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

waldreich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
Das Ferienhaus war in einer waldreichen Landschaft mit hohen Bäumen gelegen.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Dusche
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Nach dem Training nahm ich schnell eine Dusche, um mich zu erfrischen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

Sekstant
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
Mit einem Sextanten bestimmte der Navigator die Position des Schiffs um Mittag.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

untergeordnet
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Er verwaltet zehn Untergebene in seiner Abteilung.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

Trost
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Sie fand Trost in der Musik nach ihrem Verlust.
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

leise lachen
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
Die Schüler kicherten, als der Lehrer einen Fehler machte.
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

Feudalherr
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
Der Feudalherr verlangte Steuern von den Bauern.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

säkulär
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Das Land führt eine säkulare Regierung, die Religion von der Politik trennt.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

ausgeben
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Ich gebe zu viel Geld für Bücher aus.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

beflecken
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Der Skandal befleckte den Ruf des Politikers.